The Living Remain

79%
Game Brain Score Based on 137 reviews
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  • graphics
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"The Living Remain" is a VR first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. As soldier Grant Montgomery, players must survive and scavenge for resources while searching for their family. With the help of an ally over the radio, they will explore diverse environments and upgrade their arsenal in this story-driven campaign.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

79%
Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews
story24 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features smooth and satisfying VR mechanics, making gunplay and interactions enjoyable.
  • The atmosphere and graphics are impressive for a two-person development team, with well-designed environments and engaging zombie encounters.
  • The game offers a decent length campaign with a variety of weapons and upgrade options, providing a rewarding experience for players.
  • The game suffers from several bugs and clunky mechanics, particularly with weapon holstering and reloading, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Some players have reported issues with the game's pacing and lack of clear direction, leading to frustration during certain segments.
  • The lack of support for certain VR headsets, like the Valve Index, has resulted in a less-than-optimal experience for some users.
  • story63 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its engaging narrative and atmospheric world, while others find it generic and forgettable. Many commend the voice acting and level design, noting that the story serves its purpose in enhancing the gameplay experience, despite its brevity and occasional stiffness. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it is considered enjoyable and worth exploring, especially for fans of zombie shooters.

    • “The world is atmospheric, detailed, and believable with decent voice acting and a compelling (if not exactly groundbreaking) story.”
    • “I actually really liked the story for this game; it had a good ending and the gameplay was very fun and enjoyable.”
    • “The design of the levels, the narrative pace of the story, and the choice of some small situational puzzles where you need to find ways to continue are all good things in the game and make me feel compelled to continue.”
    • “The story isn't heavy and kinda feels like just a reason to have the player do what he is doing and going where he needs to go, but that is fine because it allowed the developers to get that 'survival' feel across better.”
    • “A story that's more boring than reading tax code while at the DMV.”
    • “Though, I didn't care about a single character or story device given.”
  • gameplay38 mentions

    Gameplay in this VR zombie shooter is a mixed bag, featuring smooth climbing mechanics and satisfying combat, but marred by clunky weapon handling and frustrating reloading mechanics. While the game offers a variety of environments and puzzles that enhance the experience, many players feel that the gun mechanics are outdated and need refinement. Overall, the game provides enjoyable moments and a decent story, but there is a consensus that improvements are necessary to elevate the gameplay further.

    • “The gameplay switches between tense and spooky, action-packed, and environmental puzzles.”
    • “The shooting is meaty, with good manual mechanics and powerful sounds.”
    • “The locations and gameplay mechanics are diverse enough to keep you entertained until you finish the story, the mood is on point, and the voice acting is decent.”
    • “The mechanics are quite clunky and need improvement, especially holstering weapons (when seated), reloading, and getting ammo from over your shoulder. The climbing mechanic was the most fluid and fairly easy to do.”
    • “The weapons and mechanics surrounding them are pretty rough and lacking. I found that most of the guns felt completely inaccurate to the point of being frustrating to use; it seemed like hits were just not registering.”
    • “It's a little clunky, invisible walls are everywhere, puzzles can be solved in one and only one manner, and I encountered a bug or two during the first 90 minutes or so of gameplay.”
  • graphics38 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the visuals as beautiful and immersive, especially on higher settings, while others find them flat or lacking in certain areas, such as the skybox. Performance is generally smooth across various hardware, including lower-end graphics cards, but some players noted that the graphics do not reach the quality of top-tier titles. Overall, while the graphics are considered good by many, there are notable inconsistencies that detract from the experience.

    • “Graphics on ultra settings looks really well, game runs smooth on RTX 3090.”
    • “The graphics are amazing.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, gunplay is fun and it's really immersive.”
    • “Graphics are fairly flat and forgettable.”
    • “The graphics are horrible; it doesn't even work.”
    • “Like the background graphics (the sky) looks like something from a 90s game, with so low resolution you can barely make out what it is.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and detailed environments, evoking a tense and believable world reminiscent of classic horror titles like Resident Evil. Players appreciate the variety of atmospheric locations, the dark and claustrophobic settings, and the overall aesthetic quality, which enhances the gameplay experience. The combination of compelling voice acting, smooth mechanics, and well-crafted visuals contributes significantly to the game's engaging atmosphere.

    • “The world is atmospheric, detailed and believable with decent voice acting and a compelling (if not exactly groundbreaking) story.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark and immersive.”
    • “The vibe and atmosphere are on point, and the game's performance was as smooth as butter.”
    • “The atmosphere at times has a Resident Evil vibe, but it often feels lacking in depth and immersion.”
    • “While the game has some interesting mechanics, the overall atmosphere fails to create a truly engaging experience.”
    • “Despite the action and storytelling, the atmosphere feels inconsistent and doesn't fully draw you into the game world.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    Overall, the game is praised for its strong optimization, allowing players to enjoy high graphics settings with steady performance even on mid-range hardware like a 2060 laptop. While some users noted minor issues, such as the need for improved melee performance and a somewhat linear campaign, the game's atmosphere and environments were well-received, contributing to a smooth gaming experience.

    • “The game has nice pacing, nice story, nice music, nice voice acting, nice combat (minus the melee) and it is very nicely optimized.”
    • “The atmosphere and environments are beautiful and some of them claustrophobic (which is good), and the game is so well optimized. I played it on a 2060 laptop and was able to run almost everything on high with beautiful and steady FPS.”
    • “The vibe and atmosphere are on point, and the game's performance was as smooth as butter.”
    • “The only thing I did not like, besides the small campaign (for now), is that it was a little linear. Most of the game takes place inside and has a lot of hallways (not everything is a hallway, but it's close enough). The game has a lot of potential, but I guess it's not quite optimized in this early stage.”
    • “It has a lot of potential but I guess it's not quite optimized in this early stage.”
    • “The game is so well optimized; I played it on a 2060 laptop and had almost everything on high, and it was beautiful with steady FPS.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is noted for its eerie quality, effectively enhancing tense moments; however, some players feel that the same track is reused too frequently throughout various creepy situations, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the music is generally appreciated as part of the game's strong pacing and atmosphere.

    • “The game has nice pacing, nice story, nice music, nice voice acting, nice combat (minus the melee), and it is very nicely optimized.”
    • “Like very early in the game, you enter this warehouse building and I realized the eerie music you hear is being used over and over again. It wasn't just for that part of the campaign; throughout the game, until the very end, if you're ever in a scary situation, you hear the same eerie song.”
    • “So very quickly, I found that they reuse the same eerie song when you're in a creepy situation.”
    • “I quickly found that they reuse the same eerie song when you're in a creepy situation.”
    • “Very early in the game, you enter a warehouse building and realize the eerie music you hear is being used over and over again. It wasn't just for that part of the campaign; throughout the game, until the very end, if you're ever in a scary situation, you hear the same eerie song.”
    • “The repetitive use of the same eerie music throughout the game really detracts from the overall atmosphere.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game has been noted for its enjoyable mechanics and presentation, but it suffers from limited replayability due to a short campaign length of around 4.3 hours and a lack of additional content after completing the main story. While some players appreciate the option to experiment with different weapons in subsequent playthroughs, many feel that significant improvements are needed to enhance replay value.

    • “The game offers a variety of choices that encourage multiple playthroughs, keeping the experience fresh each time.”
    • “With different character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability is off the charts!”
    • “It needs some replayability improvements or a much longer campaign.”
    • “The only downsides to this game are its length, which is too short; it took me 4.3 hours to beat on my first playthrough on normal difficulty. Another thing I found annoying is the lack of replay value; once the main story is over, that's it.”
    • “This adds replay value as you can do a run focusing on certain weapons and then try something else next time.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The stability of the game is inconsistent, with some users reporting minor glitches that do not significantly impact gameplay, while others experience severe issues that prevent them from progressing past the tutorial.

    • “There are some glitches in places, but nothing game-breaking.”
    • “Completely broken; I couldn't even get past the tutorial, it's so damn buggy.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, noting a sense of lingering hope amidst despair, as some characters remain resilient and cautious in a world filled with danger. This balance of fear and survival evokes a strong emotional response, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “It was neat as it made me feel like things have gotten bad, but it's not like everyone is gone yet. Some people are still hunkering down and obviously paranoid of that guy popping zombies in the street.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The game appears to have launched without any prior marketing or advertisements, leading to a surprise release for players.

    • “The monetization in this game feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy without spending money.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the experience.”
    • “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly in discovering amusing exploits, such as retaining upgrade points by reloading checkpoints. This blend of humor and gameplay adds a lighthearted element to the overall experience.

    • “This, funny enough, led me to an exploit: you can keep the upgrade points you use on your weapons by loading your last checkpoint.”
    • “The humor in the dialogue is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the quirky character interactions; they really add a unique charm to the game.”
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